An Act enhancing child welfare protections
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, an Act enhancing child welfare protections, is currently in the process of amendment within the Massachusetts Senate. It was referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee and subsequently recommended new text for the House Bill 4646, which is based on Senate Bill 2659. The committee has adopted and rejected numerous amendments, indicating a complex process of refinement to the bill’s provisions.
Key provisions
- The bill is undergoing amendment within the Massachusetts Senate.
- It is based on House Bill 4646 and Senate Bill 2659.
- Numerous amendments have been proposed and voted upon by the Senate.
- The committee has adopted several amendments, including those by Fattman, Tarr, and Rausch.
- The committee has rejected several amendments, including those by Moore, Miranda, and Brady.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- Families in Massachusetts
- Child welfare agencies in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts State Legislature
- The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Notable changes
- The bill is subject to ongoing amendment and revision by the Senate.
- The specific changes made through amendments are not yet finalized.
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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